TY - JOUR
T1 - Conditional corruption
AU - Dong, Bin
AU - Dulleck, Uwe
AU - Torgler, Benno
PY - 2012/6
Y1 - 2012/6
N2 - In this paper we discuss whether corruption is contagious and whether conditional cooperation matters. We use the notion of "conditional corruption" for these effects. We analyze whether the justifiability to be corrupt is influenced by the perceived activities of others. Moreover, we also explore whether - and to what extent - group dynamics or socialization and past experiences affect corruption. We present evidence using two data sets at the micro level and a large macro level international panel data set. The results indicate that the willingness to engage in corruption is influenced by the perceived activities of peers and other individuals. Moreover, the panel data set at the macro level indicates that the past level of corruption has a strong impact on the current corruption level.
AB - In this paper we discuss whether corruption is contagious and whether conditional cooperation matters. We use the notion of "conditional corruption" for these effects. We analyze whether the justifiability to be corrupt is influenced by the perceived activities of others. Moreover, we also explore whether - and to what extent - group dynamics or socialization and past experiences affect corruption. We present evidence using two data sets at the micro level and a large macro level international panel data set. The results indicate that the willingness to engage in corruption is influenced by the perceived activities of peers and other individuals. Moreover, the panel data set at the macro level indicates that the past level of corruption has a strong impact on the current corruption level.
KW - Conditional cooperation
KW - Contagion effect
KW - Corruption
KW - Interdependent preferences
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84857644758&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.joep.2011.12.001
DO - 10.1016/j.joep.2011.12.001
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84857644758
SN - 0167-4870
VL - 33
SP - 609
EP - 627
JO - Journal of Economic Psychology
JF - Journal of Economic Psychology
IS - 3
ER -